Chapter 14
Faced with the news that she was to be conducted to Southwell, Jemima experienced both relief and fury. She was relieved to escape Aunt Harlington as well as to receive a stay of execution regarding her matrimony with Sir Hubert Frobisher. But she was angry to be ordered about like a child.
Her guardian had informed her of his plans on Sunday evening.
"I have decided that you will come to reside at Southwell for a time, where a closer eye can be kept on you. We shall leave at first light tomorrow."
Jemima clutched at a faint hope. "Does this mean I am no longer to marry Sir Hubert?"
The Earl of Southwell regarded his ward. There was a glint in his eye that she could not interpret. "It means that you are sorely in need of preparation before embarking upon marriage. I am sure
